2007 Chrysler Sebring Review: A Mid-Range Contender at a Budget Car Price

The 2007 Chrysler Sebring is punching above its price range, with a pair reliable, sporty engines, more standard features than you expect in a 2007 mid-size sedan, and a comfortable, spacious cabin. Are there more luxurious cars out there? Sure. But few at this price.

Is the 2007 Chrysler Sebring a Good Used Car?

• Overall Rating 8/10 – The Chrysler Sebring is a well-rounded car that might not be excellent at anything, but it’s pretty good at everything, especially for the price.
• Interior, Comfort & Cargo 8/10 – Smooth-riding, spacious, and very generous with the creature comforts. Expandable trunk space would have earned it another point for cargo.
• Reliability 7/10 – Major mechanical issues are few and far between, but little electrical repairs may be a recurring problem. It’s not so much the expense, it’s the inconvenience of having to replace wires and fuses so frequently.
• Safety 8/10 – Good crash test ratings and generous standard features make the Sebring one of the safer sedans for its model year.
• Gas Mileage 7/10 – You could do a lot worse than 24/32 in a fifteen year old mid-size sedan, but you could do a lot better by buying a compact, or something slightly newer.
• Value 8/10 – When you look at how much stuff you’re getting in the base model alone, the 2007 Sebring is a $6,000 car priced at around $4,000.

What Do Critics Say About the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?

Consumer Reports liked the new Sebring’s improvements on the previous models, specifically the greater interior space and improved layout, but still found it overall disappointing. They considered the base engine noisy and clunky.

Kelley Blue Book praised the 2007 Sebring’s comfortable cabin with its generous standard features. They found that the car ultimately couldn’t match up to the competing Accord or Camry in terms of overall refinement, feeling a bit awkward on the road.

Edmunds were impressed with the long list of standard features, they liked the powerful V6, and they found the car to handle well on the highway. They didn’t like the wimpy base engine and soft-feeling brakes, and they note that some of the interior materials feel a bit cheap.

What Common Problems Does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring Have?

The 2007 Chrysler Sebring has 334 complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Around one in three of these are for electrical issues, with drivers reporting defective instrument lights, power loss, and exterior light failure. This usually turns out to be a battery issue.

There are 72 complaints on file for airbag issues with the most common problem being the airbag warning light staying on for no apparent reason. A recall was issued in 2007 for faulty occupant sensors, but this doesn’t seem connected to more than a few of these complaints.

Engine and powertrain complaints aren’t incredibly common, but you may see some issues with the electronic throttle. So, before you go scrapping the car, make sure you’re actually dealing with a major mechanical failure, not just a cheap electrical fix.

The 2007 Sebring has been recalled 7 times, which is within reason for a car of this age. Add that to a fairly low number of driver complaints and you’ve got one of the less-troubled cars for this model year.

How Long Will the 2007 Chrysler Sebring Last?

Chrysler Sebring drivers typically report a maximum mileage in the 250,000 range. If you can find one in good condition, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to hit a quarter million miles. Higher numbers have been reported, but the really expensive repairs will start to mount past 250,000.

Repairpal estimate that it should cost you a nice low $342 a year to keep a 2007 Sebring running. Some of the more expensive common repairs include new water pumps, starting at around $723, and new AC compressors, at $711.

How Is the Technology?

Entertainment technology in the 2007 Sebring is pretty good. You’ve got your usual CD player, but you can also get an MP3 player, the high-end model includes a Boston Acoustics sound system, and DVD-based navigation systems are available.

Safety technology is very good for the model year, as well. That is, the technology may be dated by now, but the standard features list is generous, including anti-lock brakes and full airbags at the base level.

Is the 2007 Chrysler Sebring a Good Value?

The 2007 Chrysler Sebring is a very good value. A base model typically lists at around $4,263, with a high end Limited listing for barely a hundred dollars more (so you might as well buy the best model you can get your hands on).

It’s a fairly reliable car, it’s low-maintenance, and it’s more fuel-efficient than you might expect of a mid-size sedan. Add to that the long list of standard and optional features and you’ve got a pretty good deal on your hands.

What are the Different Models of the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?

The 2007 Sebring is offered in just three trim levels, from the entry-level Base to the high-end Limited.

With the Base model you’re getting:

• Cloth seating
• Remote keyless entry
• Manual air conditioning
• CD player and MP3 player with 4 speakers
• Anti-lock brakes

The mid-range Touring adds:

• Heated mirrors
• Premium cloth seating
• Two extra speakers

In a top-of-the-line Limited you’re adding:

• Leather seating
• Automatic air conditioning
• Fog lights
• 6 Boston Acoustics speakers
• Tortoise shell steering wheel with audio controls

What Engines Come In the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?

• The Sebring’s base engine is a 2.4L inline-four delivering 173 horsepower and 166 lb.-ft. of torque at an average fuel economy of 24/32 miles to the gallon, city/highway. This is paired to a 4-speed automatic in front wheel drive.
• Touring models are available with a 2.7L V6 delivering 189 horsepower and 191 lb.-ft. of torque at 19/27 miles to the gallon. Like the i4, this is paired to a 4-speed automatic in front wheel drive.

What Colors Does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring Come In?

How Comfortable Is the 2007 Chrysler Sebring?

The 2007 Chrysler Sebring is a pretty comfortable mid-size sedan. You’ve got 53 inches of hip room in the back, the interior is nice and roomy, the suspension rides smooth, and, some cheap-feeling trim materials aside, the cabin is more high-end than budget-car.

How Much Storage Space Does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring Have?

The 2007 Chrysler Sebring offers a firm 13.6 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk. That’s enough for five full sized suitcases, it should pack all the stuff you’re going to need for a decent road trip. But the car is pretty inflexible in this regard with no fold-flat seats or anything like that.

What Are the Differences Between Years?

2007 was the first model year in the Chrysler Sebring’s final 3rd Generation, with the nameplate being retired for good in 2010.

2004: 2004 saw a round of minor cosmetic changes including new grilles and headlights.

2005: Automatic climate control and auto on/off headlights were new for the Limited edition in 2005.

2006: No major changes for 2006, as Chrysler were already gearing up the 2007 relaunch by this point.

2007: The Chrysler Sebring was brand new from top to bottom for 2007, with the most noticeable difference being an expanded wheelbase offering a much larger interior.

2008: Chrysler’s one big change for 2008 saw the Limited edition being offered in an all-wheel drive variant.

2009: No big changes for 2009, but the Sebring got a few new color options.

How Does the 2007 Chrysler Sebring Compare to the Competition?

Time has been kind to the 2007 Chrysler Sebring, bringing the sticker price down in the same range as budget sedans like the 2007 Hyundai Sonata, where the Chrysler is punching above its class, with more power under the hood and more standard features at the same price.

Compared to other luxury-oriented vehicles, the four thousand dollar Sebring can’t compete with the sheer first-class experience of driving nine thousand dollar 2007 Lexus RX, but it’s about as close as you’re going to get for half the cost.

There are better used cars out there than the Sebring, and there are cheaper cars, too. But the Sebring offers a nice blend of comfort, sporty performance, and reliability at a budget-car price.

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